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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for High Winds
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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck
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If HVAC duct must be installed in an exterior wall, separate it from the exterior with at least R-6 of continuous rigid insulation

If HVAC duct must be installed in an exterior wall, separate it from the exterior with at least R-6 of continuous rigid insulation
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If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution

If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution
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If wall registers are desired, install HVAC ducts in interior wall cavities

If wall registers are desired, install HVAC ducts in interior wall cavities
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Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.

Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.
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In a Category I gas-fired, natural-draft boiler, the natural draft of the heated flue pulls combustion air through the draft hood into the combustion chamber

In a Category I gas-fired, natural-draft boiler, the natural draft of the heated flue pulls combustion air through the draft hood into the combustion chamber
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In a typical old style multi-inlet evaporative cooler, the blower fan draws outside air in through multiple media filters and blows it into the home

In a typical old style multi-inlet evaporative cooler, the blower fan draws outside air in through multiple media filters and blows it into the home
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In heating mode, split system heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and “pump” that heat to the indoor air handler unit, which releases it to the inside air.

In heating mode, split system heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and “pump” that heat to the indoor air handler unit, which releases it to the inside air.
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Indirect evaporative cooler diagram

Indirect evaporative cooler diagram
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Indirect/direct evaporative cooler blower diagram

Indirect/direct evaporative cooler blower diagram
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Indoor measurement of a whole house mechanical ventilation system with a pressure balancing flowhood provides a sheltered location for measuring airflow

Indoor measurement of a whole house mechanical ventilation system with a pressure balancing flowhood provides a sheltered location for measuring airflow
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Insert an electric leaf blower into the dryer exhaust duct and turn on at lowest setting to blow out the duct

Insert an electric leaf blower into the dryer exhaust duct and turn on at lowest setting to blow out the duct
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Install a master vent tree to release air and prevent air binding which blocks steam heat from reaching its destination

Install a master vent tree to release air and prevent air binding which blocks steam heat from reaching its destination
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Install supply registers in floors or ceilings to avoid routing ducts through exterior walls

Install supply registers in floors or ceilings to avoid routing ducts through exterior walls
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Iris damper style airflow stations come in different sizes and can be adjusted to control airflow

Iris damper style airflow stations come in different sizes and can be adjusted to control airflow
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It is not recommended to install HVAC systems in enclosed attached garages. However, when HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, they must comply with ASHRAE 62.2 duct leakage thresholds.

It is not recommended to install HVAC systems in enclosed attached garages. However, when HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, they must comply with ASHRAE 62.2 duct leakage thresholds.
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Karuna Passive House Air-To-Water Heat Pump

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Karuna Passive House HRV Supply Register

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Karuna Passive House Ventilation System